impressed with ur kit but afterwatching the whole vid i noticed uve vacum sealed almost everything the MRE's are a great idea but i think it would be alot better with resealable bags you would like to be able to reseal them to keep them away from the elements ie. fire kit the charcloth needs to be sealed and water tight same with cotton balls also u would like to keep cloths fresh or atleast dry
great vid i only want to ask two things first y dont u apply 4 your firearms licence then u can get a shotgun and a .22 and the other was what is the name of your ruck sack and where did u get it?
Also anotherone to think about instead of the sling shot - which i presume the idea was for self defence rather than hunting - is a pistol crossbow which are totally legal in the UK provided you don't leave the house with it assembled, or try to hunt with it
Not thouht about using vac pack before with my kit. I wud highly recomend a better first aid kit with some Israeli bandages which can be used as a bandage, compression, stretch and as a tourniquet as well as used for splinting. Get Some quick clot too incase of arterial hemorrhage.. Also i'd pack some dioreha tabs, rehydration tabs, asprin and activated charcoal incase of poisoning. I'v also got some IOSAT Potassium Iodide incase a Nuke goes off. oh and don't forget the Duck tape! All from ebay!
good effort, personally i see a BOB as a means to get out of the house if needs be and BEGIN survival, anything you take can be used to survive, if you need to go longer than 3 days, you seem to have sufficient gear to make a start.. where does the list end for stuff to take? no one can really critisise though as no one has been at the moment of SHTF! sure you can go out for 3 days and see how it goes but when SHTF, no one knows the circumstances.. once again, nice vid and good effort
Just a couple of points... No need for the fishing kit. If you're into the vital 72 'bugging out' hours I doubt you'd spend a couple of them fishing, especially since you've already got your rations.
Antiseptic cream with local anaesthetic is a bit showy. Unlikely to be powerful enough to help with anything serious and quite expensive for the average joe.
Hmm... those of you in the UK seem to pack more for a hiking trip compared to other nations ideas of the bug/bail out bag, there is nothing wrong with it, i just enjoy comparing the different mind sets
Seeing as you have enough MRE for three days in your bug out bag. You should take 3 days and try to survive in the wilderness for that amount of time to make sure you have enough of everything you need in your bug out bag in a real emergency.
I have found as far as food goes the following have superior shelf life & nutrition
Small type pastas the smaller the longer the shelf life (less air in pkg)
Orzo is great. I also noticed these pastas give a great ratio of proteins, cal. & carbs. tuna in olive oil , its hard to get fats that do not go rancid Yellowfin tuna has less mercury
Butter Ghee- clarified butter best in can form look in Indian and Arab stores again store those stable fats
@biguglygadgie Correct, nowhere to run nowhere to hide, constant CCTV, no self defence, arrested "on suspicion of attempting to commit a crime", trumped up charges by the police/courts, political correctness gone mad, too many laws - not enough freedom, too much red tape/bureaucracy, legal system biased against the victim and in favour of the criminal etc
@biguglygadgie Of course there places to hide. Maybe not in and around the major cities, but in very rural parts of the country its very easy to vanish if your competent, especially in the North of England, and large parts of Scotland and Wales.
Although it's not terribly reliable, check poundland and 99p store for stuff if it lasts you one bug out for the price it does well, only draw backs are quality, using a box of matches to start a fire every time isn't ideal but at least your alive and have fire, dont use a main bag from poundland, that is my only regret but live and learn :)
Good video! You may want to consider putting documents in your "BOB". For example Drivers license, ID card, any licenses you may have. Copies of titles to cars, house documents, marriage license, military discharge paperwork, ect. I put all mine in a sealed waterproof bag. These items are very hard to replace if burned, water damaged or lost. Also, any family pics or pics of friends "memories" you may want to hold onto. You can put them on a jump drive.
get a firearms license, then a shotgun and a 308 rifle (can kill a man from a mile away) and if you have any money left over you can get a semi-auto AR-15 or 10
but it has to be semi-auto. then youl be sorted my friend
@sim0b You can usually find them on eBay - if you're in the UK, kernowrat sell them. Mention my name "Rickvanman" when ordering and you should be able to get a small discount too :o)
I definitely think that you could cut some wait out. Try not to pack so many” just in case” items. Personally I’m not a big fan of glow sticks. Can you send me a link for that SAS book? I have the US Army survival guide and it’s fantastic. Would defiantly recommend it.
@rickvanman Are all the SAS survival handbooks the same? I’m assuming no? And I wouldn’t store all of your fire-starting material in the same box. It sounds a little dumb but if you drop that box of a cliff or something you won’t be SOL if you have a backup somewhere else. And I think it would make more sence to package your cotton balls individually but that’s just me.
Try NATO waterproof matches. The whole stick is covered with the waterproof / flammable coating. The will burn under water. The matches you have are sketchy. The tips are all that is covered in wax. the stick will get wet and extinguish the flame after the very tip burns.
Is this a 3 day kit, or are you going camping for a couple weeks? Your pack will weigh 35 lbs with 2 liters of water in it. 35 lbs is significant for many people. RULE #1 is DONT GET HURT. You need zero calories to survive 3 days. Take fewer. Soap? What are you going to be cooking with that cooking system? Your rations? If you need to cook something, bring some tin foil. Utensils? Sleeping bag and a tent? Get a "Blizzard Bag" and use a tarp. Sling shot to hunt with? - for 3 days? Get a PLB!
I'm a southern boy from America. I love the way y'all explain stuff! I.E "slingshot" you called a catapult. and flashlights are touches. not pokin' fun just think the cultural differences are cool. BTW i have a couple vids on my small bug out bag, go bag, whatever you wanna call it. In america we can have guns so i took advantage of that in my survival kit. We don't have to think outside the box too much. probably makes you guys a bit more inventive though!
A set of padlock picks would be a good addition for your BOB as you can then access fresh water from cow troughs. Cow troughs are fed by the main water supply and is safe to drink.
Why only 72 hours? If the SHTF, it's not gonna be over magically in 3 days is it? Or do you have somewhere you intend to travel which has more food and water?
Feel free to check out my BOB video, i'm also from the UK....but I think better armed tbh lol :p
My bag is slightly different.. I have a solar powered ereader it also has pictures on so i can have a map and radio and mp3 player, i also have some personal details on a memory stick, The only comment about the lighter is i put mine in a balloon, makes a cheap waterproof container..
Subscibed after about 4 seconds. Great bag but if you want something really light have you tryed just a small tin can. Mine is a basic soup can with a lighter, pen knife, and fishing wire and hooks wound up inside. I also have some coffee powder in it and some nurtients tablets. I have two bottles of water (380 ml ) plus a soda can converted to an alchahol stove and some alchahol for the stove all of this clips onto my belt (apart from the fluids) and is very light. Just an idea though
I would also sugges geting a large - at least 8" long - proper survival knife, as these are more adaptable than axes (and weigh less), and can be used for chopping large pieces of wood using the battoning technique. Check out nutnfancy's site for info on good survival knives. Heinne Haynes is a good supplier to check out for survival knives, and other things as well.
Nice vid , good to see a UK specific one for once :). However, may I suggest getting a decent crossbow to go with it? I know they are illegal to carry around, but if things get bad enough to warrant 'bugging out ', I suspect that not being completely legal will be the least of your worries.
Check out a tool called "pocketwrench 2" you can find it at leevalleytoolscom . Poke around on the site there's a ton of nifty items such as tarp clamps. they could be used also for attaching things to your bag or help in making shelters
there's a youtube user called "chickenbonewatt" ---> "Wax firestarter - awesome method" and he made an interesting compact firestarter using paraffin wax, dryer lint, and a paper towel tube. also if you take a lil bit of chocolate you can rub it on say a bottom of a pop(soda) can. It will make an excellent signal mirror...and depending on the angle of it to the sun on dry grass it will catch fire...eventually:)
High end telescopic fishing rod, monocular, duck tape, portable lightweight folding solar panel, some kind of pepper spray, minis sewing kit, a little bottle of bleach or chlorine powder...back woods maps etc
Just one more suggestion, I don't think shrink wrapping your whole food pack like that is the best way, once you open it you cannot reseal it, try coghlan waterproof packs or just heavy duty ziplocks, especially if its stuff thats already in its own wrapper its kinda pointless. Anything resealable and water proof.
You could condense enough efficient types of food into those massive packs for 2 months. 24hr packs??? You are being too good to yourself. Use space more wisely. They whey powder is good but you gotta think in an emergency situation you won't care about being picky, its about survival my friend not candy.
I have a thought for you to improve your "BOB"..... 1 is to get braided wire for making snares for small game, also larger mouse traps are good too. There is a US guy who has made improvements for hunting/fishing mod for a slingshot. The web for this guy is "thepathfinderschoollc" . some truly neat ideas for survival he has youtube vid's as well.
if you want to cut down weight buy a cold steel folding knife because they are as strong or stronger than a fixed blade and you can carry it in your pocket.
@retroanglefilm It's 100% illegal to carry them in public in the UK - they carry the same penalty and very long prison sentence as possessing a firearm. - unless you have permission to use them on private land in which case you can transport them to and from that land in the appropriate case.
I have one of those knives. It was my dad's old scouting knife. he gave me one of those old penknives too, you know the ones with the tool for pulling stones from horses hooves. I can't imagine today's scouts being allowed anywhere near that kind of stuff now.
i have that model of sleeping pad, i didnt get it till my 4th boy scouts campout, the first one i had to use a shag carpet, the next two i used a yoga mat. they teased me, at least you can do some streches in the morning
@wildoutdoors1 If I've been misled, then please do enlighten me. I live in the middle of a city with no access to private land and no legitimate reason to own one (in the eyes of the law) so I'm intreagued to know how I can go about getting a licence?
@rickvanman for land ask local farmers go on organised shoots or join a clay pigeon shooting club. (location doesnt matter) to obtain a license u need to decide what gun (shotgun or rifle)u want as there are two different licenses to apply for license contact local police dept and they will send u the paper work and do the appropriate back groung checks and u need a reference off a doctor to say ur sensible and after all that if u qualify they will give u a gun permit allowing u a gun. thanks.
@michael1231231 ah, yes I guess you could get one if you are determined enough. The consequences for being found in posession of an un-licenced one though, are ridiculously dire :o(
I wouldn't be prepared to get involved with something like that.
btw, if you find yourself using that bedroll, i'd advise putting something soft beneath it, such as grass or leaves etc.
I have one that im pretty sure is the same, and it's very lacking comfort-wise, as any bump in the ground is easily felt through it. when ive taken mine to music festivals i've borrowed a friends, as he used an air bed.
You can get thicker ones for around £10 i think, they're not much heavier but they're a lot more comfortable.
Great video and bag, refreshing to see a sensible bag which may actually be useful. Shame you missed out the AK47, M16 and enough ammo to take on a small army. ;)
I realy like your vidoes, they are down to earth and informative, not like some of the videos out there that's only focusing on guns and amma. keep up the good work!
cool bob m8 defo for us uk residents, alough if the shtf really bad i would make sure i had a 12 gauge and a 22 which u can legally own over here without to much of a problem
This one is very interesting. Your b.o.b. is a lot more practical and realistic than a lot of others you will find on youtube (which are usually made of army-surplus leftovers, guns and no food).
I've put together one of those bags last summer and I'll probably make some changes after watching your version of it.
hi, nice vid. it's about time we see a realistic bug out bag (not the teeny tiny bags which we all see on here) a couple of items i think would be very usefull for ya bag;..a medium billy can or pot, this can be boiling water on your fire constantly and then cooled to replenish your water bladder and bottles, thus giving you water to BRUSH your TEETH with every morning..can you guess what you forgot?
@hungrynick99 Yeah m8 well how about the Issue Brit Army 120ltr DPM IRR bergen with the side pouches!? Thats what ive got on standby packed and ready to go if need be. Its rot proof and heavy duty. Millbanks are excellent and cheap too for water filtering. Damn right take 3 tooth brushes and 3 tubes of paste cos theirs nothing worse than waking up with a grotty mouth! Also check out the Anti terrorist on youtube.... hes also ace and we can all learn alot from him too.
@sim0b Thanks for the feedback, and for the info abou the Milbank - this is the firat I've heard of them - will look into it. Toothpaste - good idea. Already subbed to the antiterrorist - he's good!
Hmm, if there's anything i could tip about from my kit it would probably be the Dynamo/Wind up Flashlight, got it for only 2 Quid so it was a good buy... i see you have the dynamo radio, it's identical to mine.. and the thinsulate hat, i also have the same :) * Subscribed *
@TK42138 Thanks for the tip - I would add to that not to use "safety matches" for this technique, as the wax clogs up the striking surface and they stop working :o)
Add some Aloe Vera to your list. Romans, Greeks and many other ancient cultures were using this stuff to treat burns, cuts, and as an antibiotic at least 2000 years before penicillin based antibiotics were invented.
@rickvanman I'm very surprised you don't have a magnesium brick. Guaranteed wind proof, and with a reasonably sharp edge to shave off the magnesium plus some practice, it's a guaranteed fire starter. Another solution you could use with the magnesium versus char cloth is small packages of thermite. There are much, much better ways to guarantee yourself fire starting ability than matches - water/wind proof or not. If you find yourself hypothermic to start off with, good luck using matches.
I've seen a lot of bug out bags on YouTube and Rick I have to tell you, I think you have one of the best bug out bags assembled because you have air sealed and compressed a lot of items to give you more room and it also protects your items from water. In a worst case scenario where there is no law and order and there is pure anarchy, you should figure out ahead of time where you might access some real weapons, starting with a sword, spear, and then up to fire arms. A fencing epi is a good one.
@johnny102marvin Cheers John. I think I can still go one better and try to seal everything inside a plastic bag within the main pack. Thanks for the tips - I do actually have a few self-defense mechanisms in place for a severe SHTF situation, but can't/won't talk about them.
Good that you can't/won't talk about self defence mechanisms. That way potential aggressors in a SHTF situ have to guess what they cannot see. That means you would have the advantage.
@AtheistGuy2 difficult to bug-out in the UK. I have a few places I can head for locally, but the main plan is to "bug in". I have a bike standing by and suspect it would likely be used in a BO situation.
@AtheistGuy2 Thanks for the tip. really difficult to get here in the UK, although you can buy fish antibiotics which are said to be the same - but it's dodgy.
Very comprehensive Rick! :-) We actually have the same tools and bits, it's uncanny!! I have to laugh that the serious topic of B.O.B's is the only time us grown men reveal to YouTube
"and here are my spare pants, and here are my spare socks"
@ProjectEndure Same bits -they say great minds think alike :o) - or it could just be a cse of that's all the equipment we have available over here in the UK.
@rickvanman ecamo which is a uk based website have a bushcraft all in one tool for £10.99 which is a shovel,saw,hammer and axe. Its 15ins long comes in a mesh bag and weighs just over 1kg. Another item worth taking a look at in case you have to leave your van is a ploo which is a portable toilet for the outdoors you can find it at the brown corporation.
Just found your vid and had to subscribe.
I like how you have vacuum packed your stuff to keep space taken to a minimum. What method did you use???
secretscot 1 week ago
put some Kendal mint cake in there :D
Ashy420x 4 weeks ago
impressed with ur kit but afterwatching the whole vid i noticed uve vacum sealed almost everything the MRE's are a great idea but i think it would be alot better with resealable bags you would like to be able to reseal them to keep them away from the elements ie. fire kit the charcloth needs to be sealed and water tight same with cotton balls also u would like to keep cloths fresh or atleast dry
2MCHNV 1 month ago
great vid i only want to ask two things first y dont u apply 4 your firearms licence then u can get a shotgun and a .22 and the other was what is the name of your ruck sack and where did u get it?
jimblob2009 1 month ago
Nice to see a b.o.b that's not filled with guns&ammunition like our american brothers!
DareRufus 1 month ago
Also anotherone to think about instead of the sling shot - which i presume the idea was for self defence rather than hunting - is a pistol crossbow which are totally legal in the UK provided you don't leave the house with it assembled, or try to hunt with it
direx2008 1 month ago
@direx2008 .....as if the rules apply when SHTF.
DJTimoshii 4 weeks ago
Not thouht about using vac pack before with my kit. I wud highly recomend a better first aid kit with some Israeli bandages which can be used as a bandage, compression, stretch and as a tourniquet as well as used for splinting. Get Some quick clot too incase of arterial hemorrhage.. Also i'd pack some dioreha tabs, rehydration tabs, asprin and activated charcoal incase of poisoning. I'v also got some IOSAT Potassium Iodide incase a Nuke goes off. oh and don't forget the Duck tape! All from ebay!
direx2008 1 month ago
good effort, personally i see a BOB as a means to get out of the house if needs be and BEGIN survival, anything you take can be used to survive, if you need to go longer than 3 days, you seem to have sufficient gear to make a start.. where does the list end for stuff to take? no one can really critisise though as no one has been at the moment of SHTF! sure you can go out for 3 days and see how it goes but when SHTF, no one knows the circumstances.. once again, nice vid and good effort
SplooshMbe 1 month ago
2012 use by date.. brilliant, they should last 'till the end of days then? ;P
DackIsBack 2 months ago
Good video, you are very precise.
Just a couple of points... No need for the fishing kit. If you're into the vital 72 'bugging out' hours I doubt you'd spend a couple of them fishing, especially since you've already got your rations.
Antiseptic cream with local anaesthetic is a bit showy. Unlikely to be powerful enough to help with anything serious and quite expensive for the average joe.
tperkin2909 2 months ago
Hmm... those of you in the UK seem to pack more for a hiking trip compared to other nations ideas of the bug/bail out bag, there is nothing wrong with it, i just enjoy comparing the different mind sets
Taud 2 months ago
brilliant b.o.b and great vid man!
27dreamweaver 2 months ago
I just subscribed because of:
"Better than using a pine cone".
:D
MrHarryA 2 months ago 4
@MrHarryA Thanks for the sub :o)
rickvanman 2 months ago
whats that noise at 07.14...sounds creepy
salsaby1103 2 months ago 3
Wow! That is a lot ov plastic! NO probs gettin a fire goin there then, lol u could deffo make that lighter'
oobrianoo 3 months ago
I would say to include a gas mask for the event of "nuclear" or "biological" outbreak.
herbertwarmstrong 3 months ago
Seeing as you have enough MRE for three days in your bug out bag. You should take 3 days and try to survive in the wilderness for that amount of time to make sure you have enough of everything you need in your bug out bag in a real emergency.
Fuguer 3 months ago
dude all that plastic vacume pack stuff must weigh a ton! wheres the link for the vaccume pack food?
defuzed28 3 months ago
I have found as far as food goes the following have superior shelf life & nutrition
Small type pastas the smaller the longer the shelf life (less air in pkg)
Orzo is great. I also noticed these pastas give a great ratio of proteins, cal. & carbs. tuna in olive oil , its hard to get fats that do not go rancid Yellowfin tuna has less mercury
Butter Ghee- clarified butter best in can form look in Indian and Arab stores again store those stable fats
Vinegar- so many uses its insane !
bonzaibb12 3 months ago
How much does this all weigh?
FrankBMorganKidder 3 months ago
Great Vid, Havnt you herd Bugging in is the new Bugging out : )
MrDamnugly 4 months ago
u need a sharpening stone m8 otherwise a real set of kit
djmaxibridges 4 months ago
brilliant vid, its amazing how much it all adds up to :0
DeeManSony 4 months ago
Good video good kit list.
weerobot 4 months ago
its nice to see some one in the uk with the same mind set. how ever bugging out in the uk. is realy unwise because there is no where to hide
biguglygadgie 5 months ago
@biguglygadgie Correct, nowhere to run nowhere to hide, constant CCTV, no self defence, arrested "on suspicion of attempting to commit a crime", trumped up charges by the police/courts, political correctness gone mad, too many laws - not enough freedom, too much red tape/bureaucracy, legal system biased against the victim and in favour of the criminal etc
johnny771977 4 months ago
@biguglygadgie Of course there places to hide. Maybe not in and around the major cities, but in very rural parts of the country its very easy to vanish if your competent, especially in the North of England, and large parts of Scotland and Wales.
BushmasterJH 3 months ago
I don't get why you put your under-wear in a vacuum-seald bag, I would put it i a zip-lock bag anyway.
vektaren1 5 months ago
Half of that isn't necessary
iamthanatos 5 months ago
I dont know if its true but iv seen on some other videos that the swiss firesteel will decay if its in contact with sulfer fyi
MegaBadassfucker 5 months ago
Although it's not terribly reliable, check poundland and 99p store for stuff if it lasts you one bug out for the price it does well, only draw backs are quality, using a box of matches to start a fire every time isn't ideal but at least your alive and have fire, dont use a main bag from poundland, that is my only regret but live and learn :)
ShadowLawliet 5 months ago
Sora, lol.
manacaster 5 months ago
are you cross-eyed (cockeyed)? just wondering not critisism
Valtrimus 6 months ago
i think you should consider a crossbow rifle to
painsey 6 months ago
Good video! You may want to consider putting documents in your "BOB". For example Drivers license, ID card, any licenses you may have. Copies of titles to cars, house documents, marriage license, military discharge paperwork, ect. I put all mine in a sealed waterproof bag. These items are very hard to replace if burned, water damaged or lost. Also, any family pics or pics of friends "memories" you may want to hold onto. You can put them on a jump drive.
wichitastang8 6 months ago
maybe a few para cord bracelets to have on just for more cord
ipodman62 6 months ago
Check out my U.K Survival bag guys! Look in my vids :D
No1Survivalistxxx 6 months ago
finally a uk oriented survival channel keep up the good work rick
TheOctoman34 6 months ago
get a firearms license, then a shotgun and a 308 rifle (can kill a man from a mile away) and if you have any money left over you can get a semi-auto AR-15 or 10
but it has to be semi-auto. then youl be sorted my friend
miniman631 6 months ago
how much did all this cost?
sonicsickosixx 6 months ago
@sonicsickosixx see video notes :o)
rickvanman 6 months ago
@sonicsickosixx Ive been trying to look for a Sport Berkey Bottle but they are so expensive! Any ideas on where i can find a one at a fair price!?
sim0b 4 months ago
@sim0b You can usually find them on eBay - if you're in the UK, kernowrat sell them. Mention my name "Rickvanman" when ordering and you should be able to get a small discount too :o)
rickvanman 4 months ago
get a bow or crossbow
LucifersDisciple6 6 months ago
a 15 pound water bottle dam thats heavy
ipodcharger1 7 months ago
@ipodcharger1 i think he means the price. was this ment to be sarcasm?
sonicsickosixx 6 months ago
Vacuum packed food seems like a good idea really, do you have a domestic vacuum packer? I've had a look for one but they dont seem to come cheap?!
kuunder2 7 months ago
I definitely think that you could cut some wait out. Try not to pack so many” just in case” items. Personally I’m not a big fan of glow sticks. Can you send me a link for that SAS book? I have the US Army survival guide and it’s fantastic. Would defiantly recommend it.
lonewolfTKD 7 months ago
@lonewolfTKD Thanks for the tip - I agree with you. Go to amazon and do a search for "SAS survival handbook" by J wiseman
rickvanman 7 months ago
@rickvanman Are all the SAS survival handbooks the same? I’m assuming no? And I wouldn’t store all of your fire-starting material in the same box. It sounds a little dumb but if you drop that box of a cliff or something you won’t be SOL if you have a backup somewhere else. And I think it would make more sence to package your cotton balls individually but that’s just me.
lonewolfTKD 7 months ago
@lonewolfTKD all the copies I've got seem to be the same - although they come in different sizes.
am due to revamp the BOB soon so will have a look at the fire kit - thanks for the feedback.
rickvanman 7 months ago
@rickvanman Here’s a weird question why did you package your soap with your underwear? lol and it’s good to have a multi vitamin too
lonewolfTKD 7 months ago
you did good juust take at least 3 things out that u feel are the heavest
joshproctor711 7 months ago
Try NATO waterproof matches. The whole stick is covered with the waterproof / flammable coating. The will burn under water. The matches you have are sketchy. The tips are all that is covered in wax. the stick will get wet and extinguish the flame after the very tip burns.
greenbeetlegear 7 months ago
Is this a 3 day kit, or are you going camping for a couple weeks? Your pack will weigh 35 lbs with 2 liters of water in it. 35 lbs is significant for many people. RULE #1 is DONT GET HURT. You need zero calories to survive 3 days. Take fewer. Soap? What are you going to be cooking with that cooking system? Your rations? If you need to cook something, bring some tin foil. Utensils? Sleeping bag and a tent? Get a "Blizzard Bag" and use a tarp. Sling shot to hunt with? - for 3 days? Get a PLB!
greenbeetlegear 7 months ago
I'm a southern boy from America. I love the way y'all explain stuff! I.E "slingshot" you called a catapult. and flashlights are touches. not pokin' fun just think the cultural differences are cool. BTW i have a couple vids on my small bug out bag, go bag, whatever you wanna call it. In america we can have guns so i took advantage of that in my survival kit. We don't have to think outside the box too much. probably makes you guys a bit more inventive though!
alekSfoxtrot 7 months ago
Great vid thanks.
SurvivorsTactics 7 months ago
Iwas having a great day but then my cat died :(
xTaPzZx 8 months ago
OR Air rifle or air pistol
BritishParaSniper 8 months ago
OMFG!!! you are allowed guns in the U.K shotguns and rifles. semi-auto in .22 any other has to be in bolt action
BritishParaSniper 8 months ago
how did u get on with the shotgun license?
wildoutdoors1 8 months ago
A set of padlock picks would be a good addition for your BOB as you can then access fresh water from cow troughs. Cow troughs are fed by the main water supply and is safe to drink.
ukprepare 8 months ago
@ukprepare Thanks for the great tip :o)
rickvanman 8 months ago
Great video.
Why only 72 hours? If the SHTF, it's not gonna be over magically in 3 days is it? Or do you have somewhere you intend to travel which has more food and water?
Feel free to check out my BOB video, i'm also from the UK....but I think better armed tbh lol :p
Marktheshtfgenius 9 months ago
@Marktheshtfgenius
The 72 hour thing is that the general consensus is that government help will take on average 3 days to arrive.
Hence 72 hours.
Although I do agree with you about not gonna be over magically in 3 days..
I'm off now to check out your Vid's
Nathan5561 8 months ago
My bag is slightly different.. I have a solar powered ereader it also has pictures on so i can have a map and radio and mp3 player, i also have some personal details on a memory stick, The only comment about the lighter is i put mine in a balloon, makes a cheap waterproof container..
Fr333zing 9 months ago
i would get a air rifle better than slingshot for hunting/defending yourself
airsoftmerseyside 9 months ago
Subscibed after about 4 seconds. Great bag but if you want something really light have you tryed just a small tin can. Mine is a basic soup can with a lighter, pen knife, and fishing wire and hooks wound up inside. I also have some coffee powder in it and some nurtients tablets. I have two bottles of water (380 ml ) plus a soda can converted to an alchahol stove and some alchahol for the stove all of this clips onto my belt (apart from the fluids) and is very light. Just an idea though
assassinoco54 9 months ago
Great video! It might be worth adding some zip lock bags, to put things in once youv opened the sealed bags.
PurdyBear1 9 months ago
what is your fixed blade knife called???
penguin8128 9 months ago
@penguin8128 Mora Green Clipper
rickvanman 9 months ago
what is your fixed blade knife called???
penguin8128 9 months ago
I would also sugges geting a large - at least 8" long - proper survival knife, as these are more adaptable than axes (and weigh less), and can be used for chopping large pieces of wood using the battoning technique. Check out nutnfancy's site for info on good survival knives. Heinne Haynes is a good supplier to check out for survival knives, and other things as well.
zednotzee7 9 months ago
Nice vid , good to see a UK specific one for once :). However, may I suggest getting a decent crossbow to go with it? I know they are illegal to carry around, but if things get bad enough to warrant 'bugging out ', I suspect that not being completely legal will be the least of your worries.
zednotzee7 9 months ago
Check out a tool called "pocketwrench 2" you can find it at leevalleytoolscom . Poke around on the site there's a ton of nifty items such as tarp clamps. they could be used also for attaching things to your bag or help in making shelters
Cheers from Canada
clinmo 9 months ago
there's a youtube user called "chickenbonewatt" ---> "Wax firestarter - awesome method" and he made an interesting compact firestarter using paraffin wax, dryer lint, and a paper towel tube. also if you take a lil bit of chocolate you can rub it on say a bottom of a pop(soda) can. It will make an excellent signal mirror...and depending on the angle of it to the sun on dry grass it will catch fire...eventually:)
Cheers from Canada
clinmo 9 months ago
High end telescopic fishing rod, monocular, duck tape, portable lightweight folding solar panel, some kind of pepper spray, minis sewing kit, a little bottle of bleach or chlorine powder...back woods maps etc
Fadsmashers 9 months ago
Just one more suggestion, I don't think shrink wrapping your whole food pack like that is the best way, once you open it you cannot reseal it, try coghlan waterproof packs or just heavy duty ziplocks, especially if its stuff thats already in its own wrapper its kinda pointless. Anything resealable and water proof.
Fadsmashers 9 months ago
What kind of radio is that?
Fadsmashers 9 months ago
You could condense enough efficient types of food into those massive packs for 2 months. 24hr packs??? You are being too good to yourself. Use space more wisely. They whey powder is good but you gotta think in an emergency situation you won't care about being picky, its about survival my friend not candy.
Fadsmashers 9 months ago
I have a thought for you to improve your "BOB"..... 1 is to get braided wire for making snares for small game, also larger mouse traps are good too. There is a US guy who has made improvements for hunting/fishing mod for a slingshot. The web for this guy is "thepathfinderschoollc" . some truly neat ideas for survival he has youtube vid's as well.
clinmo 9 months ago
@clinmo Thanks for the great tips. I'll have to check this pathfinder guy out
rickvanman 9 months ago
@rickvanman His name is Dave Canterberry. I think his youtube is wildernessoutfitters. Hope this helped if you havent already found him.
morgan191 7 months ago
if you want to cut down weight buy a cold steel folding knife because they are as strong or stronger than a fixed blade and you can carry it in your pocket.
falsto24 9 months ago
how do you live without guns!!!!!!!!!!!
falsto24 9 months ago
@falsto24 dont have to we are aload shotguns and rifles he has just been misled
wildoutdoors1 9 months ago
@falsto24 we procure knives, catapults and crossbows...
animaltendencies 5 months ago
At last somebody England based !!!! Great video mate..Subbed !!
OpeningYourEyes 9 months ago
Great video, nice to see one based in the UK, my bug out is alot smaller, no clothes, but loving the vacuum packing xx
wildrose39 10 months ago
@wildrose39 Thanks for the great comments - and for featuring me :o)
rickvanman 10 months ago
@rickvanman You are very welcome &;) xx
wildrose39 9 months ago
@LeoTheSpartan1 LOL! My flat friend! Twas a previous video experiment from an old, removed video.
rickvanman 10 months ago
What is an estimated price of the contents of the bag. I am preparing to make one and was wondering what the expected cost would be.
BrushWolf574 10 months ago
@BrushWolf574 I've just added an itemised list to the video notes for you :o) I have to admit the total figure shocked me a little!
rickvanman 10 months ago
All you gotta do now is making a vid were you use your gear. Lots of unused stuff there m8 ;-)
pkbjorn35 10 months ago
hi just letting you know only handguns are illegsl in the uk shotguns and rifles are legasl alll u need is a license
wildoutdoors1 10 months ago
guns arnt illegal in the uk ecept handguns all u need is a license just letting u know
wildoutdoors1 10 months ago
is there a difference to jungle or woods?
ukdrift123 10 months ago
lol, when you said pinecone a guy went augh!
MrSamster911 10 months ago
insted of a slingshot why not use a pellit gun under 14fp
retroanglefilm 10 months ago
@retroanglefilm It's 100% illegal to carry them in public in the UK - they carry the same penalty and very long prison sentence as possessing a firearm. - unless you have permission to use them on private land in which case you can transport them to and from that land in the appropriate case.
rickvanman 10 months ago
I have one of those knives. It was my dad's old scouting knife. he gave me one of those old penknives too, you know the ones with the tool for pulling stones from horses hooves. I can't imagine today's scouts being allowed anywhere near that kind of stuff now.
presterjohn71 11 months ago
i have that model of sleeping pad, i didnt get it till my 4th boy scouts campout, the first one i had to use a shag carpet, the next two i used a yoga mat. they teased me, at least you can do some streches in the morning
MrSamster911 11 months ago
To bad you dont live in usa because we can own guns. We dont just half to have slingshots
michael1231231 11 months ago
@michael1231231 we are aload guns this guy has just been mislead by someone
wildoutdoors1 10 months ago
@wildoutdoors1 If I've been misled, then please do enlighten me. I live in the middle of a city with no access to private land and no legitimate reason to own one (in the eyes of the law) so I'm intreagued to know how I can go about getting a licence?
rickvanman 10 months ago
@rickvanman for land ask local farmers go on organised shoots or join a clay pigeon shooting club. (location doesnt matter) to obtain a license u need to decide what gun (shotgun or rifle)u want as there are two different licenses to apply for license contact local police dept and they will send u the paper work and do the appropriate back groung checks and u need a reference off a doctor to say ur sensible and after all that if u qualify they will give u a gun permit allowing u a gun. thanks.
wildoutdoors1 10 months ago
@wildoutdoors1 Thanks for the info - i'll have to look into it.
rickvanman 10 months ago
@wildoutdoors1 na I am just sayin that we have the freedom to choose weather you want to buy a handgun or rifle with out getting licences
michael1231231 10 months ago
@michael1231231 ah, yes I guess you could get one if you are determined enough. The consequences for being found in posession of an un-licenced one though, are ridiculously dire :o(
I wouldn't be prepared to get involved with something like that.
rickvanman 10 months ago
Hey rick, how about adding an ordnance survey map, They are small and light and don't take up much room.
jab15552 11 months ago
You should turn that sling shot into a sling bow. look up a video on how to make a sling bow
beasty1066 1 year ago
@beasty1066 thanks for the tip - will look it up
rickvanman 11 months ago
you should use a different container for your first aid kit..
but its a great video
beasty1066 1 year ago
Hey thats much more like it Rick, far superior to that other post you made, I really like this piece of work, good stuff.
NR
northernraider 1 year ago
@northernraider Cheers NR ;o)
rickvanman 1 year ago
great video, but use a tripod next time.
DigitalCard 1 year ago
btw, if you find yourself using that bedroll, i'd advise putting something soft beneath it, such as grass or leaves etc.
I have one that im pretty sure is the same, and it's very lacking comfort-wise, as any bump in the ground is easily felt through it. when ive taken mine to music festivals i've borrowed a friends, as he used an air bed.
You can get thicker ones for around £10 i think, they're not much heavier but they're a lot more comfortable.
TheLordSod 1 year ago
@TheLordSod Thanks for the great tip - i'll look into it.
rickvanman 1 year ago
Just wondering how much did you get the black widow for?
I've had a cheap £3 catapult for ages, it works well and is durable, but im considering getting a black widow because of their repuation.
great video!
TheLordSod 1 year ago
@TheLordSod Was about £8-£10 on eBay I think :o)
rickvanman 1 year ago
Good idea on the protein powder.
rodster6 1 year ago
Great vid! Quick question: How much did the end bag end up weighing by chance?
futonking 1 year ago
@futonking about 30lbs
rickvanman 1 year ago
why dont u just have a knife?
TheiTouchGuys 1 year ago
Great video and bag, refreshing to see a sensible bag which may actually be useful. Shame you missed out the AK47, M16 and enough ammo to take on a small army. ;)
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w6P2WZQg 1 year ago
really cool video... but out of curiosity... am I the only person who hears the weird scream at 7:12 ? lol sounds kinda like a woman in labour.
TaskForceXXII 1 year ago
@TaskForceXXII LOL! it was in reference to using a pine cone for wiping your backside!
rickvanman 1 year ago
thanks for your tips!
TheVee909 1 year ago
I realy like your vidoes, they are down to earth and informative, not like some of the videos out there that's only focusing on guns and amma. keep up the good work!
tiredoffshit 1 year ago
Great vid again Rick and the BOB is well thought out. Thanks for sharing.
aussiesurvivalist 1 year ago
cool bob m8 defo for us uk residents, alough if the shtf really bad i would make sure i had a 12 gauge and a 22 which u can legally own over here without to much of a problem
gruffman16 1 year ago
I'm starting to really like your videos.
This one is very interesting. Your b.o.b. is a lot more practical and realistic than a lot of others you will find on youtube (which are usually made of army-surplus leftovers, guns and no food).
I've put together one of those bags last summer and I'll probably make some changes after watching your version of it.
Thanks again.
Unicron4ever 1 year ago
@Unicron4ever Thanks for the great comments - glad you found it useful :o)
rickvanman 1 year ago
hi, nice vid. it's about time we see a realistic bug out bag (not the teeny tiny bags which we all see on here) a couple of items i think would be very usefull for ya bag;..a medium billy can or pot, this can be boiling water on your fire constantly and then cooled to replenish your water bladder and bottles, thus giving you water to BRUSH your TEETH with every morning..can you guess what you forgot?
hungrynick99 1 year ago 2
@hungrynick99 Yeah m8 well how about the Issue Brit Army 120ltr DPM IRR bergen with the side pouches!? Thats what ive got on standby packed and ready to go if need be. Its rot proof and heavy duty. Millbanks are excellent and cheap too for water filtering. Damn right take 3 tooth brushes and 3 tubes of paste cos theirs nothing worse than waking up with a grotty mouth! Also check out the Anti terrorist on youtube.... hes also ace and we can all learn alot from him too.
Good work Rick..
sim0b 1 year ago
@sim0b Thanks for the feedback, and for the info abou the Milbank - this is the firat I've heard of them - will look into it. Toothpaste - good idea. Already subbed to the antiterrorist - he's good!
cheers
rickvanman 1 year ago
@hungrynick99 Toothbush? Thnks for the great tips :o)
rickvanman 1 year ago
How about a bow? There is good take down recuve that do not take much space. Also aren't you not force by law to train using longbow? :P
newtubetubetube 1 year ago
Hmm, if there's anything i could tip about from my kit it would probably be the Dynamo/Wind up Flashlight, got it for only 2 Quid so it was a good buy... i see you have the dynamo radio, it's identical to mine.. and the thinsulate hat, i also have the same :) * Subscribed *
Apocalypsebrothers 1 year ago
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Apocalypsebrothers 1 year ago
hello rick, great BOB you got there.
can you post a video with the stuff you use to vacuum and maybe how you do that? thanks in advance.
sn0wb1rd 1 year ago
If you can't get hold of waterproof matches, dip the heads of normal matches into melted candle wax. They still strike and light easily.
TK42138 1 year ago
@TK42138 Thanks for the tip - I would add to that not to use "safety matches" for this technique, as the wax clogs up the striking surface and they stop working :o)
rickvanman 1 year ago
@rickvanman
Good point. I suppose candle wax would be easy enough to remove before striking.
TK42138 1 year ago
Add some Aloe Vera to your list. Romans, Greeks and many other ancient cultures were using this stuff to treat burns, cuts, and as an antibiotic at least 2000 years before penicillin based antibiotics were invented.
TK42138 1 year ago
@derfy26 Thanks for the tip - will check out the videos :o)
rickvanman 1 year ago
U have to buy windproof matches . I bought some for 1.50 in a waterproof case.
Lodgeyy 1 year ago
@Lodgeyy thanks for the tip :o)
rickvanman 1 year ago
@rickvanman I'm very surprised you don't have a magnesium brick. Guaranteed wind proof, and with a reasonably sharp edge to shave off the magnesium plus some practice, it's a guaranteed fire starter. Another solution you could use with the magnesium versus char cloth is small packages of thermite. There are much, much better ways to guarantee yourself fire starting ability than matches - water/wind proof or not. If you find yourself hypothermic to start off with, good luck using matches.
arvliet 1 year ago
I've seen a lot of bug out bags on YouTube and Rick I have to tell you, I think you have one of the best bug out bags assembled because you have air sealed and compressed a lot of items to give you more room and it also protects your items from water. In a worst case scenario where there is no law and order and there is pure anarchy, you should figure out ahead of time where you might access some real weapons, starting with a sword, spear, and then up to fire arms. A fencing epi is a good one.
johnny102marvin 1 year ago
@johnny102marvin Cheers John. I think I can still go one better and try to seal everything inside a plastic bag within the main pack. Thanks for the tips - I do actually have a few self-defense mechanisms in place for a severe SHTF situation, but can't/won't talk about them.
rickvanman 1 year ago
@rickvanman
Good that you can't/won't talk about self defence mechanisms. That way potential aggressors in a SHTF situ have to guess what they cannot see. That means you would have the advantage.
TK42138 1 year ago
@AtheistGuy2 I've actually got some - Amoxycillin - its called Fish Mox.
I'd only use it as a last resort. exp date is march 2011 - not sure how long these things are safe to use for after the exp date.
rickvanman 1 year ago
do you ever go out ? with all that ?lets see a vid with yo carting this all about
joecrx1 1 year ago
@joecrx1 Not as often as I'd like :o) - hoping to change that in the coming weeks and put this equipment to the test.
rickvanman 1 year ago
@AtheistGuy2 Thanks for the tip - will do that. Hope to get some practice in with it shortly
rickvanman 1 year ago
@AtheistGuy2 difficult to bug-out in the UK. I have a few places I can head for locally, but the main plan is to "bug in". I have a bike standing by and suspect it would likely be used in a BO situation.
rickvanman 1 year ago
@AtheistGuy2 Thanks for the feedback - my main priority is to "bug in" - bugging out is a last resort move when there's no choice.
rickvanman 1 year ago
@AtheistGuy2 Thanks for the tip. really difficult to get here in the UK, although you can buy fish antibiotics which are said to be the same - but it's dodgy.
rickvanman 1 year ago
Very comprehensive Rick! :-) We actually have the same tools and bits, it's uncanny!! I have to laugh that the serious topic of B.O.B's is the only time us grown men reveal to YouTube
"and here are my spare pants, and here are my spare socks"
lol
ProjectEndure 1 year ago
@ProjectEndure Same bits -they say great minds think alike :o) - or it could just be a cse of that's all the equipment we have available over here in the UK.
LOL at the underwear observations!
rickvanman 1 year ago
Brilliant video Rick! Really enjoyed watching!
GamingReviewsLive 1 year ago
@GamingReviewsLive cheers
rickvanman 1 year ago
Very good advice and kit here Rick, many thanks Paul ;-)
007vauxhall 1 year ago
@007vauxhall Cheers Paul :o)
rickvanman 1 year ago
@rickvanman ecamo which is a uk based website have a bushcraft all in one tool for £10.99 which is a shovel,saw,hammer and axe. Its 15ins long comes in a mesh bag and weighs just over 1kg. Another item worth taking a look at in case you have to leave your van is a ploo which is a portable toilet for the outdoors you can find it at the brown corporation.
lisaloolibell 1 year ago
@lisaloolibell Thanks for the tips - been looking at the all in one tool, looks ok.
rickvanman 1 year ago